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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,700.57, 22,036.28 and 6,900.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,700.57, 22,036.28 and 6,900.27 is: 10,343.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,700.57 : 22,036.28 = 6,900.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,700.57/22,036.28 = 6,900.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,700.57x = 22,036.28 × 6,900.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,700.57x = 152,056,247.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,056,247.29/14,700.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,343.56

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